The American jazz poet and author Gil Scott-Heron died at St. Luke’s Hospital, New York City on this day 2011. Heron was best known for his social and political lyrics, and to some people was the first rapper. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is probably his most popular composition.
The American singer-songwriter and musician Gregg Allman, known for performing in the Allman Brothers Band died at his home in Richmond Hill, Georgia on this day 2017. Allman’s death was due to complications from liver cancer, he was 69 years old.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1361 27/05/2020
The 1972 eponymous album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon is a classic. Released a couple of years after the duo split, includes hit singles Mother and Child Reunion and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard. Love this album. |
 No.994 27/05/2019
James Blake took a 3-year hiatus before releasing his 3rd studio album The Colour of Anything in 2016. Blake’s previous outing Overgrown won the 2013 Mercury Prize, so a difficult act to follow. Blake headed to Malibu was guided by Rick Rubin, and procured the talents of Frank Ocean and Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver). The result was spectacular. |
 No.629 27/05/2018
The latest Arctic Monkeys album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino moves away from their guitar driven sound to a fuller intriguing and expansive experience. Turner’s lyrics continue to captivate and engross the listener. An album to spend more time with? |
 No.264 27/05/2017
The 1969 eponymous debut Santana. Frantic Latin rock of the highest order! Love Jingo, Evil Ways & Persuasion. |